Gargoyle

This gargoyle4 'guarding' a curio shop in Tanglin Shopping Centre somehow reminds me of that ancient Sumerian God named Gozer the Gozerian in GHOST BUSTERS (except that it should be wearing braces!).

M.A.S.K.

"Masked crusaders, working overtime, fighting crime, fighting crime!

Secret raiders, who will neutralize, as soon as they arrive (at the site)..."

Busy Kitchen

You take your date out for dinner followed by dessert at Plaza Singapura's Sweet Recipe. You order cheesecake and chocolate sundae. Eloquent conversation ensues between you and your date, whilst the silent kitchen crew busy themselves with the preparation. Empathy.

Z for Zebras

Say, um, does this wall painting of a herd of thirsty zebras drinking from an oasis in the African plains make one less inclined to pass urine (considering it's found in a GWC washroom)? Er...

The Classic

Tanglin Road got its name from the house of lawyer William Napier, located in this area on 27 hectares of hilly land. Originally, Napier Road led to William Napier's house, called Tang Leng, which was built in 1854.

Hopscotch!

Let's do the old-school hopscotch!

(Coming up: chapteh, five stones and zero point)

Madie's Back!

After a month-plus absence, former Photo Finish face 'Mag-dalene' (as she was often 'mis-called') is back for one more cover shot! Last heard (from the grapevine), she's doing well in the media industry. How about some updates, 'Mag'? :-P

*Rowf*

Don't say you haven't been warned. Before you even contemplate trepassing these 'hallowed grounds', consider first the dire consequences. We're not talking about wusses like pit bulls and Rottweilers, but savages like Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas. So beware!

ayaka

Which right-minded person would spell his/her (family) name with a small letter? Well, teen Japanese songstress ayaka (birth name Lida Ayaka) did just that. Actually, she still does. Her single I Believe is now a runaway hit in Singapore - thanks in great part to Project SuperStar alums Chew Sin Huey and Daren Tan.

Captain's Voyage

Can you believe the phollowing fotos6were taken at VivoCity's Pet Safari??

Perhaps world renowned navigator and maritime explorer Christopher Columbus took precious time off from his busy America Discovery schedule to found the Safari?

Or perhaps most of the canine and feline and rodent species at the Safari originated from the great African continent?

Crocs

So many different colors.

So many different colors.

So many different colors.

So retarded.

So retarded.

So retarded.

Child's Play

Playing with dolls is part of growing up. Girls do that, so do some boys (not me). Archaeological evidence has placed dolls as the foremost candidate for the oldest known toy, having been unearthed in Egyptian tombs dating all the way back to 2000 BC! I don't know about most folks, but I personally find dolls creepy as hell. I'm not only referring to demonic ones like Chucky, but even this cherubic baby doll here...

Giant Gonzalez

Of all the superstars who've had tenures with the WWF/WWE since its inception till this day, they don't come any taller than Giant Gonzalez.

Billed at a towering 8 ft (244 cm) in height (when he was really 7 ft 6 in, or 229 cm), the Argentinian monster - complete with a ridiculous looking fur costume - was introduced into the company by manager Harvey Wippleman at the 1993 Royal Rumble, when he singlehandedly eliminated the Undertaker.

The Haunting

This decrepit colonial-style bungalow4 along Nathan Road is the perfect locale for the upcoming ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW remake. No touch-up needed. Someone call Rupert Murdoch now!

>>--->|Dartboard

"i hate you! i really really hate you! i pray this dart will kena your eyeball and make you blind!"

Mini Wok

For as little as four dinky dollars, I was able to enjoy one of my favorito noodle dishes - mini wok mee pok. And, for once, it's not about the mee per se; it's all about the soup in the wok. (Check out also the crabstick, fishballs and meatballs.)

1000th Blog Post!

.: PHOTO FINISH :. CELEBRATES ITS 1000TH BLOG POST WITH APLOMB (BRING OUT THE SUNSHINE STRIPPERS)! NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME (SO SOON). IT'S BEEN GREAT FUN CRAPPIN' HERE. HOPE Y'ALL LIKE IT, TOO!

Nian Nian You Yu

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the Chinese believe in eating this 'delicacy' called yusheng, which consists mainly of raw (salmon) fish mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces + condiments. Now, I know it's supposed to symbolize all things good (like abundance and prosperity), but the idea of eating raw fish just irks me. Same reason why I don't go for sushi or sashimi.

Mel

she likes kim jeong-hoon...

JUST FOLLOW LAW

5Eat Drink Man Woman: Gurmit Singh (as boorish technician Lim Teng Zui) and Fann Wong (as his bossy director Tanya Chew) discover the pleasures and pain of 'soul switching'.

Homegrown filmmaker Jack Neo's latest jab at Singapore's bureaucratic rigidity is a humorous and introspective slice-of-life that every citizen in this country can relate to.

Be it in the public service or some other corporate setting, it's best that we all 'cc' (cover ca-chng) and 'bcc' (better cover ca-chng).

And, remember, sometimes 'black and white' is not written in black and white (read: unwritten rules)...

Jio-jio Ah Money

Ah Huat: Brudder, can jio (lend) me some money or not?
Ah Long: How much?
Ah Huat: One hundred dollars.
Ah Long: For what?
Ah Huat: I wanna buy 'Jio-jio Ah Money' (Giorgio Armani) shirt.
Ah Long: Can. But must charge interest - 50%!
Ah Huat: Fwah! Daylight robbery, sia!

Lean on Me

"Don't worry, sweetie. You can lean on me. Daddy's here to protect you. After all, I'm the Babe Ruth of Basketball - Michael 'The Merchandise' Jordan. Now, which masak do you want? Shall we get a bull?"

Nocturnal Activities

It's the Chinese New Year season. I bet you guys will be house visiting in the day and club hopping at night. Am I right? For me, I prefer to stay at home and watch TV. SEPET is coming on next on Suria!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

would we, like, wake the neighbors if we lit these firecrackers up all at once?

i'm lovin' it

5Dicky M's recently revamped the packaging for their famous Filet-O-Fish...

5...but thank Ronnie it's still the same good taste inside. Mm...this is how the burger looks like after one bite! (LOL. Do you really think I'm Steven Tyler?)

Necromancy - the Dark Arts

Necro-mancy (Greek νεκρομαντία) is a form of divination in which the practitioner seeks to summon 'operative spirits' - using astronomical energy - for multiple reasons from wisdom to protection. Since the Middle Ages, however, it has come to be associated more broadly with black magic and demon worship. (Paraphrased from Wikipedia.)

Ambiguity

What will the layman interpret from this signage? Does it mean the inordinate consumption of snacks by school children during recess is condoned? What the *bleep* am I blathering about here??

Cherry Blossom Grass

An euphonious and haunting number from Taiwanese girl group Sweety that'll linger and resonate in your head long after it's over.

Buddhism & Hinduism

Some similarities between the two religions include:
- Dharma (or Natural Law or Reality), which was first described in Hinduism.
- Karma (or 'fruits of action'), something I strongly believe in.
- Reincarnation, which is intricately linked to karma.

HAPPY VALIUM TIME!

Take two and call me in the morning.

Wheel of Fortune

the mighty wheel of fortune rolls toward the terminus of destiny...

Corny One-liners by Mr. Freeze

"I'm afraid my condition has left me cold to your pleas of mercy."
"Tonight, hell freezes over!"
"Let's kick some ice!"
"Ice to see you!"
"Cool party!"

House of York

Depending on how you exercise your imagination, this House of York paper towel holder can be perceived as a (A) truncheon, (B) joust, (C) lei tai (think HUO YUAN JIA), or even (D) skyscraper! 'Nuff of that jive, now where's my refill??

---> Spiked <---

These spikes atop the iron fence surrounding the perimeter of the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam can be used to safeguard against either hostile foreign emissaries or 'Those We Don't Speak Of' from M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE.

Barely There (NC16)

who's she? why's she not smiling?

she looks like gillian chung...with a million things on her mind

she's chinajoy show girl ding beili...

a common girl who's made a small name for herself - courtesy of the Internet - by looking glum

In Touch with Nature

Drawing para//e/s between Mother Nature and human nature, a beautiful flower is like a person's attractive appearance when you first see it.

After time, the flower drops and gives way to an ugly fruit, much like how a person reveals his/her true character.

But, who knows, the fruit may taste sweet. So everyone, deep down, has got a good side.

Is such a comparison accurate?

*Slurp Slurp*

Yesterday after work (and a brief catch-up with S.N.), I took a looong walk home by the lengthy Tanglin route. Upon reaching Bukit Ho Swee, I was craving like mad for some brain-freezin' 7-Eleven Slurpee. The one I got was green apple flavored, which really hit the spot! Mm...me likes very the muchies!

Weiwei & Laoshi

It's been quite a while since I last saw my first 'yam yam mai' gan meimei Jingwei (right). (It's been even longer since I last blogged about her.) I wonder how she's coping at work?

Anywho, the above photograph was taken at our company's 'gala getogether' last winter. Bleah. As if we have four seasons here in Singapore...

The Mailbox

3This is a mailbox. I kid you not. It may look like something from J.K. Rowling's imagination, but don't expect a slithering baby dragon to pop its head. Mr. Postman, please slot in correctly, OK?

As Good as Jade

She might not have walked away with the coveted MSU crown that night (forgot when), but 23-year-old undergraduate Jade Seah has taken a huge head start in showbiz (as compared, of course, to Carol Cheong). From a roving reporter in the short-lived RATED:E to the co-host of THE DANCE FLOOR (currently airing on Channel 5), this photogenic lass should be in for some major push by the station this year.

U Can Run, But U Cannot Hide!

Finally took the stinky JHM to shower last Sunday. Applied Carrington's X-tra Action Insecticidal Cat Shampoo "that kills fleas, ticks and lice (I certainly hope so!)".
Dim Hogan was, as usual, first of the fetid felines to hit the unforgiving 'steam chamber'. Muahahaha...

Read and Remember

Only in an autocratic society like Singapore (oops!) will you see signs that tell you to dismount and push, urinate and flush, wash and blow dry, spit and lick, and so on. Do we really need to be told everything?

The Little Golden Man

Not too long ago, when I was more of a movie buff than I am now, I would make bold eight-ball predictions come Oscar time. Shall I try my hand again this year?

Best Picture - LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA (Warner Bros). Two exceptional films (its companion piece being FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS) in a year? How can Hollywood possibly pass on that?

Best Director - Clint Eastwood (LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA). He's already got a foot in the grave. Better give him one more statuette before he kicks the bucket (knock on wood!).

Best Actor - Peter O'Toole (VENUS). Sentimental favorite. Plus, he was okay in PHANTOMS (LOL).

Best Actress - Helen Mirren (THE QUEEN). Although I prefer to see Penélope Cruz up there.

Best Supporting Actor - Djimon Hounsou (BLOOD DIAMOND). Not sure if this will encourage or discourage further stereotyping...

Best Supporting Actress - Rinko Kikuchi (BABEL). Because Kok Hoong wants her to win. Heh.